About Mercer County Animal Shelter

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About Our Shelter...

Our mission is to provide shelter, safety, and food for the orphaned and abused animals of Mercer County with the goal of placing them into loving homes. We also would like to provide public education about spaying and neutering and the humane care and treatment of animals. We investigate and resolve abuse cases in the best interest of the animals and community. We are rescue friendly. Please contact the shelter on how to be approved to rescue.

Come Meet Our Pets...

Our hours of operation are Monday thru Saturday 12:00-6:00. We are located on route 460, 4 miles from Princeton, WV, near the Mercer County Landfill.

Our Adoption Process...

Our adoption fee for dogs is $85.00, which includes the first vaccination, rabies, and spay/neuter, and deworming. The adoption fee for cats is $50.00 which also includes vaccinations, rabies, deworming and spay/neuter. Please note ALL animals are spayed or neutered before leaving the shelter.

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